Chapter 24 -25 Health First Aid and Community Safety
True/False Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.Nearly half of all accidents are car accidents.
2.Automobile insurance rates are higher if you have had a driver's education course.
3.In a collision, it is safer to be thrown from an automobile.
4.Shoulder belts used without lap belts can cause serious injury.
5.Five percent of all fatal driving accidents involve alcohol.
6.Most falls happen at home.
7.Chemical burns are a special class of burns that do damage without fire
8.The emergency telephone number for most parts of the United States is 811.
9.To reduce the risk of drowning, never swim alone or let others do so.
10.When preparing for natural disasters, you should first store some drinkable water.
11.The second thing you should have to prepare for a natural disaster is a lot of money or insurance.
12.Airbags cushion the interior surfaces of a vehicle.
13.Never use water on electrical fires.
14.Highway accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury for older people.
15.First aid is given after the victim has been transported to the hospital.
16.The most effective way to control bleeding is to use a tourniquet.
17.Within 5 minutes after breathing stops, death occurs in over 50 percent of people.
18.Punctures are one of the four types of wounds.
19.Third -degree burns are the worst type of burns.
20.When frostbite sets in, it helps to rub the affected body part.
21.Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two dangerous stages of hyperthermia.
22.Most snakebites are fatal.
23.A "closed" break is one where the bone end has punctured the skin.
24.The most common household poisonings involve overdoses of aspirin and similar medications.
Multiple Choice Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
25.If possible, what should the highest temperature for a hot-water heater be?
a.
50 degrees Fahrenheit
c.
120 degrees Fahrenheit
b.
75 degrees Fahrenheit
d.
180 degrees Fahrenheit
26.Every year nearly 3,000 people die from
a.
highway accidents
c.
falls.
b.
fires and burns.
d.
drowning.
27.Which ofthe following is NOT an example of a natural disaster?
a.
Earthquake
c.
Tornado
b.
Flood
d.
House fire
28.Being thrown from an automobile in a collision
a.
decreases the risk of death.
c.
increases the risk of death three times.
b.
is no more risky than being inside the car.
d.
increases the risk of death 25 times.
29.Which of the following should NOT be served to small children?
a.
Popcorn
c.
Grapes
b.
Meat
d.
Peanuts
30.Chances are 1 in __ that someone you know will suffer an injury this year.
a.
3
c.
20
b.
10
d.
50
31.If you decide to swim with a full stomach, it is best to
a.
swim as hard as you can.
c.
take it easy and exercise lightly.
b.
drink plenty of water before you do so.
d.
get the permission of a lifeguard
32.To prevent slips and trips, you should
a.
wipe up spills.
c.
remove handholds and hand rails.
b.
use small rugs at the tops and bottoms of staircases.
d.
all of the above
33.What percentage of fatal accidents involve alcohol?
a.
5
c.
50
b.
25
d.
95
34.The third leading cause of accidental death is
a.
highway accidents.
c.
falls.
b.
fires and burns
d.
drowning
35.In an __fast, effective action can save a life, perhaps your own
a.
emergency
c.
occasion
b.
event
d.
none of the above
36.___ literally means help given first and refers to the medical help that is given immediately in an emergency before the victim is transported to a hospital or treatment center.
a.
Assistance
c.
Casual help
b.
First-aid
d.
none of the above
37.Before starting first-aid, the most important thing to do is call __to connect you with an emergency dispatcher.
a.
friend
c.
home
b.
your teacher
d.
911
38.The emergency dispatcher, emergency room personnel, and poison control center personnel provide
a.
delayed help
c.
little to no help
b.
emergency medical service
d.
none of the above
39.The first thing to do in case of an emergency is the scene.
a.
ignore
c.
survey
b.
memorize
d.
draw
40.Notice who is and if there is any potential danger due to such things as fire, live electrical wires, or fast-moving water. Take inventory ofthe victims and other people around.
a.
missing
c.
present
b.
down
d.
injured
41.Enlist the__ of any others present.
a.
victims
c.
aid
b.
antagonism
d.
confusion
42.Be careful not to move people who may have injured their _unless they are in life-threatening positions and must be moved.
a.
spines
c.
head
b.
arms
d.
legs
43.Talk to the victims. Reassure them that you are there to help and make a mental _ of their conditions based on their responses.
a.
devaluation
c.
critique
b.
note
d.
assessment
44.There are four _ conditions to note first in an emergency. Is the victim's airway blocked? Is the person still breathing? Is the heart still beating? Is there severe bleed- ing?
a.
life-threatening
c.
confusing
b.
interesting
d.
psychological
45.After the initial survey is made, a second ___can be done for less severe injuries.
a.
call
c.
inspection
b.
promise
d.
rescue
46.If breathing stops, it must be restored immediately. Fifty percent of people die within _minutes after breathing stops.
a.
10
c.
15
b.
5
d.
20
47.CPR keeps oxygen flowing into the lungs and keeps the blood__the brain and heart.
a.
in
c.
circulating to
b.
reduced in
d.
out of
48.Bleeding can be life threatening if an artery or vein is severed. Usually, bleeding can be controlled with continuous, direct _.
a.
tourniquets
c.
pressure
b.
bandaging
d.
elevation
49.There are four types of wounds: scrapes, tears, cuts, and punctures. Any deep wound requires treatment by a health care professional. Burns are given classifications depending upon the depth of tissue damage. When the skin is burned, the body can grow hot or cold very quickly. It is important to ___ a burn victim, but not if the victim's clothing is still smoldering.
a.
elevate
c.
calm
b.
dress
d.
cover
50.Body ___ is critical for body tissues to function normally. Hypothermia, or abnormally low internal body temperature, occurs if the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat.
a.
temperature
c.
Size
b.
type
d.
conditioning
51.It may happen if a person is ___to extremely cold temperatures or high winds. It can also occur in more normal conditions if the person is elderly or ill. Hyperthermia occurs when people are exposed to hot temperatures with high humidity. Athletes can be prone to hyperthermia, as are babies and the elderly.
a.
exposed
c.
allergic
b.
accustomed
d.
unresponsive
52.Poisonings can be difficult to treat without professional help. The first step is to call emer- gency services and the poison control center. Then follow the __of the experts.
a.
lead
c.
advice
b.
objections
d.
warnings
53.An allergic reaction to bites and stings also requires immediate help.A break in a bone needs medical treatment. A closed break means the bone did not ___ the skin. In the case of an open break, the skin has been punctured by the bone. A splint should be tied to the injured part.
a.
close
c.
contaminate
b.
penetrate
d.
seal
54.Which of the following is NOT one of the four life-threatening conditions to look for?
a.
Blocked airway
c.
Consciousness
b.
Breathing stopped
d.
Severe bleeding
55.What is the best method for controlling severe bleeding?
a.
Tourniquet
c.
Loose bandages
b.
Continuous, direct pressure
d.
None of the above
56.A third-degree burn
a.
appears white and involves deep tissue destruction.
c.
develops blisters.
b.
injures just the top layers of skin.
d.
appears as redness and causes mild pain.
57.What is the primary threat from most insect bites and stings?
a.
Shock
c.
Brain damage
b.
Allergic reaction to the venom
d.
Severe bleeding
58.Allergic reactions to bites or stings may lead to
a.
breathing failure.
c.
heart attack.
b.
cancer
d.
stroke
59.Which of the following is a self-protective item for giving first aid safely?
a.
Thermometer
c.
Face shield
b.
Tweezers
d.
Reusable cloth gloves
60.In surveying the scene of an emergency, you should quickly ask yourself
a.
Is it safe?
c.
Are there victims? How many?
b.
What has happened?
d.
All of the above
Matching
a.
airbags
l.
judgment
b.
burns
m.
learn to swim
c.
chemical burns
n.
motor vehicle accidents
d.
defensive driving attitude
o.
natural disasters
e.
driver education
p.
never swim alone
f.
drownings
q.
personal flotation devices
g.
falls
r.
preventable
h.
head restraints
s.
safety belts
i.
abdominal thrusts
t.
safety precautions
j.
home
u.
helmets
k.
injuries
61. Claims more young lives than any disease
62. Most accidents are this
63. Leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 20
64. Awareness of other drivers and watching for possible accidents about to happen
65. Course which reduces accidents and automobile insurance rates
66. Driver's ability to recognize a potential accident and know how to avoid it
67. More often than not, these save lives in auto accidents
68. Helps prevent whiplash injuries
69. Cushions vehicle interior surfaces and absorb crash energy
70. Nearly 3,000 people die from this yearly
71. Most falls happen here
72. Third leading cause of accidental deaths
73. Damages eyes, skin, and lungs without fire
74. Fourth leading cause of accidental deaths
75 Safety equipment for boats
76. First rule for water safety
77. Second rule for water safety
78. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes
79. Part of good child care
80.first aid for choking
81.Motorcyclists should __ whether or not they are required by law to do so.
a.
head restraint
e.
airbag
b.
falls
f.
drowning
c.
helmet
g.
natural disasters
d.
highway accidents
82.Cause of most accidental deaths.
83.Responsible for nearly 3,000 deaths yearly.
84.Prevents a person's head from snapping back too far.
85.Leading cause of accidental death and injury for older people.
86.Safety device designed to inflate on impact.
87.Events usually beyond people's ability to avoid.
88.Protective headgear that should be worn by all motorcyclists.
a.
First aid
f.
Abdominal thrusts
b.
cardiopulmonary
g.
hyperthermia
c.
Emergency Medical Service fracture
h.
hypothermia
d.
fracture
i.
shock
e.
frostbite
j.
splint
89. A team of people who are trained to respond to emergencies, and who can be contacted through a single dispatcher, is
90. are a technique for dislodging a particle blocking a person's airway.
91. _ is a condition of too little body heat.
92. occurs when body parts, such as toes and fingers, freeze.
93. When there is a break in a bone, this is called a _
94. is literally "help given first"-medical help given immediately in an emergency before the victim is transported to a hospital or treatment center.
95. _ is a condition of too much body heat.
96. When the heart has stopped, _ resuscitation may provide the only chance of survival.
97. A life-threatening reaction to accidents and injuries is known as.
98. A is a stick or board used to support a broken bone until it can be set.
True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
1.Nearly half of all accidents are car accidents.
2.Automobile insurance rates are higher if you have had a driver's education course.
3.In a collision, it is safer to be thrown from an automobile.
4.Shoulder belts used without lap belts can cause serious injury.
5.Five percent of all fatal driving accidents involve alcohol.
6.Most falls happen at home.
7.Chemical burns are a special class of burns that do damage without fire
8.The emergency telephone number for most parts of the United States is 811.
9.To reduce the risk of drowning, never swim alone or let others do so.
10.When preparing for natural disasters, you should first store some drinkable water.
11.The second thing you should have to prepare for a natural disaster is a lot of money or insurance.
12.Airbags cushion the interior surfaces of a vehicle.
13.Never use water on electrical fires.
14.Highway accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and injury for older people.
15.First aid is given after the victim has been transported to the hospital.
16.The most effective way to control bleeding is to use a tourniquet.
17.Within 5 minutes after breathing stops, death occurs in over 50 percent of people.
18.Punctures are one of the four types of wounds.
19.Third -degree burns are the worst type of burns.
20.When frostbite sets in, it helps to rub the affected body part.
21.Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two dangerous stages of hyperthermia.
22.Most snakebites are fatal.
23.A "closed" break is one where the bone end has punctured the skin.
24.The most common household poisonings involve overdoses of aspirin and similar medications.
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
25.If possible, what should the highest temperature for a hot-water heater be?
26.Every year nearly 3,000 people die from
27.Which ofthe following is NOT an example of a natural disaster?
28.Being thrown from an automobile in a collision
29.Which of the following should NOT be served to small children?
30.Chances are 1 in __ that someone you know will suffer an injury this year.
31.If you decide to swim with a full stomach, it is best to
32.To prevent slips and trips, you should
33.What percentage of fatal accidents involve alcohol?
34.The third leading cause of accidental death is
35.In an __ fast, effective action can save a life, perhaps your own
36.___ literally means help given first and refers to the medical help that is given immediately in an emergency before the victim is transported to a hospital or treatment center.
37.Before starting first-aid, the most important thing to do is call __to connect you with
an emergency dispatcher.
38.The emergency dispatcher, emergency room personnel, and poison
control center personnel provide
39.The first thing to do in case of an emergency is the scene.
40.Notice who is and if there is any potential danger due to such things as fire, live electrical wires, or fast-moving water. Take inventory ofthe victims and other people around.
41.Enlist the__ of any others present.
42.Be careful not to move people who may have injured their _unless they are in life-threatening positions and must be moved.
43.Talk to the victims. Reassure them that you are there to help and make a mental _
of their conditions based on their responses.
44.There are four _ conditions to note first in an emergency. Is the victim's
airway blocked? Is the person still breathing? Is the heart still beating? Is there severe bleed-
ing?
45.After the initial survey is made, a second ___can be done for less severe
injuries.
46.If breathing stops, it must be restored immediately. Fifty percent of people die within _minutes after breathing stops.
47.CPR keeps oxygen flowing into the lungs and keeps the blood__the brain and heart.
48.Bleeding can be life threatening if an artery or vein is severed. Usually, bleeding can
be controlled with continuous, direct _.
49.There are four types of wounds: scrapes, tears, cuts, and punctures. Any deep wound requires treatment by a health care professional.
Burns are given classifications depending upon the depth of tissue damage. When the
skin is burned, the body can grow hot or cold very quickly. It is important to ___
a burn victim, but not if the victim's clothing is still smoldering.
50.Body ___ is critical for body tissues to function normally. Hypothermia, or
abnormally low internal body temperature, occurs if the body loses heat faster than it can
produce heat.
51.It may happen if a person is ___to extremely cold temperatures or
high winds. It can also occur in more normal conditions if the person is elderly or ill. Hyperthermia occurs when people are exposed to hot temperatures with high humidity. Athletes can be prone to hyperthermia, as are babies and the elderly.
52.Poisonings can be difficult to treat without professional help. The first step is to call emer-
gency services and the poison control center. Then follow the __of the experts.
53.An allergic reaction to bites and stings also requires immediate help.A break in a bone needs medical treatment. A closed break means the bone did not ___ the skin. In the case of an open break, the skin has been punctured by the bone. A splint should be tied to the injured part.
54.Which of the following is NOT one of the four life-threatening conditions to look for?
55.What is the best method for controlling severe bleeding?
56.A third-degree burn
57.What is the primary threat from most insect bites and stings?
58.Allergic reactions to bites or stings may lead to
59.Which of the following is a self-protective item for giving first aid safely?
60.In surveying the scene of an emergency, you should quickly ask yourself
61. Claims more young lives than any disease
62. Most accidents are this
63. Leading cause of death for people between the ages of 15 and 20
64. Awareness of other drivers and watching for possible accidents about to happen
65. Course which reduces accidents and automobile insurance rates
66. Driver's ability to recognize a potential accident and know how to avoid it
67. More often than not, these save lives in auto accidents
68. Helps prevent whiplash injuries
69. Cushions vehicle interior surfaces and absorb crash energy
70. Nearly 3,000 people die from this yearly
71. Most falls happen here
72. Third leading cause of accidental deaths
73. Damages eyes, skin, and lungs without fire
74. Fourth leading cause of accidental deaths
75 Safety equipment for boats
76. First rule for water safety
77. Second rule for water safety
78. Hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes
79. Part of good child care
80.first aid for choking
81.Motorcyclists should __ whether or not they are required by law to do so.
82.Cause of most accidental deaths.
83.Responsible for nearly 3,000 deaths yearly.
84.Prevents a person's head from snapping back too far.
85.Leading cause of accidental death and injury for older people.
86.Safety device designed to inflate on impact.
87.Events usually beyond people's ability to avoid.
88.Protective headgear that should be worn by all motorcyclists.
89. A team of people who are trained to respond to emergencies, and who can be contacted through a single dispatcher, is
90. are a technique for dislodging a particle blocking a person's airway.
91. _ is a condition of too little body heat.
92. occurs when body parts, such as toes and fingers, freeze.
93. When there is a break in a bone, this is called a _
94. is literally "help given first"-medical help given immediately in an emergency before the victim is transported to a hospital or treatment center.
95. _ is a condition of too much body heat.
96. When the heart has stopped, _ resuscitation may provide the only chance of survival.
97. A life-threatening reaction to accidents and injuries is known as.
98. A is a stick or board used to support a broken bone until it can be set.
Answer Section
TRUE/FALSE
1. ANS: T
2. ANS: F
3. ANS: F
4. ANS: T
5. ANS: F
6. ANS: T
7. ANS: T
8. ANS: F
9. ANS: T
10. ANS: T
11. ANS: F
12. ANS: T
13. ANS: T
14. ANS: F
15. ANS: F
16. ANS: F
17. ANS: T
18. ANS: T
19. ANS: T
20. ANS: F
21. ANS: T
22. ANS: F
23. ANS: F
24. ANS: T
MULTIPLE CHOICE
25. ANS: C
26. ANS: D
27. ANS: D
28. ANS: D
29. ANS: A
30. ANS: A
31. ANS: C
32. ANS: A
33. ANS: C
34. ANS: B
35. ANS: A
36. ANS: B
37. ANS: D
38. ANS: B
39. ANS: C
40. ANS: D
41. ANS: C
42. ANS: A
43. ANS: D
44. ANS: A
45. ANS: C
46. ANS: B
47. ANS: C
48. ANS: C
49. ANS: D
50. ANS: A
51. ANS: A
52. ANS: C
53. ANS: B
54. ANS: C
55. ANS: B
56. ANS: A
57. ANS: B
58. ANS: A
59. ANS: C
60. ANS: D
MATCHING
61. ANS: K
62. ANS: R
63. ANS: N
64. ANS: D
65. ANS: E
66. ANS: L
67. ANS: S
68. ANS: H
69. ANS: A
70. ANS: F
71. ANS: J
72. ANS: B
73. ANS: C
74. ANS: G
75. ANS: Q
76. ANS: M
77. ANS: P
78. ANS: O
79. ANS: T
80. ANS: I
81. ANS: U
82. ANS: D
83. ANS: F
84. ANS: A
85. ANS: B
86. ANS: E
87. ANS: G
88. ANS: C
89. ANS: C
90. ANS: F
91. ANS: H
92. ANS: E
93. ANS: D
94. ANS: A
95. ANS: G
96. ANS: B
97. ANS: I
98. ANS: J